(Sung to the tune of “5 dollar footlong”)
This morning, I finally had my physical therapy appointment I’ve been trying to get here at school for the past month! Let’s just say, I left extremely frustrated and no where near closer to fixing my knee. I believe that massage is really what’s going to help with the pain from the scar tissue.
I’ve taken the past month completely off of all exercise except for ab and upper body weights. It’s been beyond tough, and I’ve definitely had days where I just want to say “screw it” and workout. But honestly? After a whole month my knee feels absolutely no different. Not even a bit better. This just makes me feel even more that I need actual massage to work that scar tissue out!
So after my disapointing PT appointment, I immediately started researching massage places and made an appointment for this Saturday. I’ve never had one done before, but I’m praying it will be worth the cost.
Pre-PT appointment, I had a light egg white snack with ketchup.
This was to hold me over until my trip to Jamba Juice for the $1 Oatmeal Wednesday!
This week I opted to try the Apple-Cinnamon flavor.
Mmm amazing. I just can’t get over that brown sugar crumble!
As delicious as this apple topping was, I might just like the banana flavor better. But we’ll see when I try a new one next week š
I then hurried to my long day of work – although today wasn’t bad. The 2 girlies were in good moods š
Unpictured snack of carrots & salsa.
Lunch of leftover broccoli & cauliflower.
And a thin bun topped with laughing cow, cinnamon & strawberry jam.
+ unpictured sugar cookie dough that they had in their fridge. And I cannot turn down cookie dough. My pure weakness.
Dinner was quick and processed (since I’m running around at dinner time making/feeding 2 other people!). Pre-made cashew chicken from Vons/Safeway.
Looks good? But beyond disappointing.
The sauce was too thick, and even slightly solidified once it cooled a bit. And it was an odd tasting sauce. I could hardly scarf it down. I was also hoping for whole cashews, but it only contained little crumbly bits.
I had high hopes for these Signature Cafe meals, but all three I tried were disappointing. The broccoli, chicken & cheese dish from last week was very rich. And the orange chicken I had this past weekend (unpictured – sorry!) wasn’t as “orangy” as I was hoping. Meh – you live, you learn!
And once home, I demolished some hot chocolate and a blueberry + almond butter dessert. For some reason, I’m in the habit of not photographing my night-time snacks. I need to fix that!
I did, however, have a delicious homemade Albertson’s made cookie š
Now I’m exhausted, and I was falling asleep 2 hours ago! I haven’t done any studying today for my midterm tomorrow, but I’m hoping I did enough in the past few days.
Anyone have any massage experience? For injuries or just for fun?
I’m so sorry about your pain! That is so frustrating to not work out when you really want to. My “gluteal area” feels kind of tight and I never got a massage post Honolulu Marathon that I ran in December, so I booked a student massage for only 40 dollars for an hour, but they can’t see me until the 17th! At least it isn’t pain that prevents me from working out. It’ll be my first massage, too.
Ughh, so sorry about the pain and frustration! I’ve never had a massage of any sort, but I really hope this is the solution for you!
I’d be all ova that $1 oatmeal if we had a Jamba nearby! Fab deal!
Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week, boo! xoxoxo
bummer about PT. you should look into seeing if some places will give you a student discount. never hurts to ask!
I’m sorry about your knee – I know what it’s like to have a medical problem and you’re not sure how to solve it. It can feel sooooo frustrating at times, but it helps to remember the positives – you can still eat good food, talk with family and friends, enjoy music/movies – you see where I’m goin
with this… I hope the massage helps!!!
I also wanted to say the ketchup on your egg whiteys looks quite artsy! I dig it.
that oatmeal looks delish!
And yes, Ive had massage for both pleasure and injuries….the massage for my back when it was injured was SO painful but really did help.
I’ve had massage therapy for my knee, and it was beyond helpful! It is painful during, but almost a “relief” sort of pain, if that makes any sense at all… Feel free to email me if you have any questions regarding the treatment (active release techniques- ART)!
I’ve never gotten a massage, they just seem weird to me for some reason
girl im so sorry about the pain!
you are SUCH a trooper for real!
The only massage I’ve had is from my loving bf wink, wink š
Sorry to hear about your knee! I injured mine in 9th grade and it sucks, I know! Hope the massage helps and is worth the money.
Ah I completely forgot about $1 oatmeal! I’ve been wanting to go since you mentioned it the other week. Need to get there soon!
My uncle works for Albertson’s and always brings those cookies to family parties. They’re some of the best store bought cookies I’ve had!
I cracked up laughing after singing “One dollar Oatmeeeal” bahaha.
So sorry about the knee:( I really hope the massage helps!
hahaah i cant stop thinking “1 dolalr oatmeaallll”in my head!! that oatmeal looks amazingg as does the cookie! sorry about the disappointing dinner haha
hope your knee feels better!!!! hopefully the massage works magic ā¤
xoxox
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
Brown sugar crumble = DROOOOOL! I love how that looks! Sorry about the disappointing appointment. I don’t personally have massage experience but some of my friends have used it for injuries. They basically say it hurts like hell but it’s so worth it! I hope things turn around soon š
ohh yes I have had deep tissue massages to get rid of knots in my back at first they are relaxing then the pain sets in!! I got up from my last appt seriously I couldnt see straight at first I had to get up very slowy! they worked my back so hard and got rid of lots of teh kinks, its painful btu it works!
i love that you took advantage of 1 dollar oatmeal at jamba juice! I wish there was one closer to me here in boston š¦
Boo. So sorry about your knee. Massage sounds like a great option.
Yay for $1 oatmeal! I wanna hit that up!
Sorry about your knee : ( I am curious to see how the massage helps though!
I am super jealous of anyone who lives near a Jamba Juice!!! Hopefully there will be one here in the near future. The only time I ever get it is during a layover in the Charlotte NC airport. I LOVE IT!!!
I can’t believe oatmeal is only a Dollaron weds!